Nerlie, Berit 1821 - 1914

NERLIE, BRANSTAD, ERSTAD

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 10/30/2024 at 11:12:31

Source: Decorah Republican Sept. 24, 1914, P2 C3

OBITUARY.
MRS. BERIT NERLIE
Mrs. Berit Nerlie, whose death occurred last week, was laid at rest in Springfield cemetery on Sunday afternoon, the funeral services being held at the Springfield church, by Rev. Orlando Ingvoldstad. Mrs. Nerlie was born January 4th, 1821, in Norway, hence had passed into her ninety fourth year. Her husband, Gunder Nerlie, to whom she was married in Norway, died some years ago, and she has since made her home with her children. Her death followed an illness of about six years and was due to the infirmities of old age. She is survived by her sons E. G., Iver and Lars Nerlie (the latter in Norway), Mrs. Branstad and Mrs. Erstad of Norway county, Minn.